It is a library of unpublished materials developed by correctional agencies including: research reports and analyses, program descriptions and evaluations, training material, and NIC publications.

"Most correctional agencies haven't had much trouble enforcing smoke-free policies."

The agency is fully accredited by the American Correctional Association and is one of the oldest functioning correctional agencies in the United States.

"I believe that today you'll probably find that two-thirds or three-fourths of the heads of correctional agencies will largely share the position that I articulated with you," he said.

The Commission advocated a "systems" approach to criminal justice, with improved coordination among law enforcement, courts, and correctional agencies.

To receive from and supply data to penal and correctional agencies for their tasks of rehabilitation of criminals, their remand, parole, premature release etc.

On the state level, state police, troopers, highway patrol, correctional agencies, and other law enforcement agencies also maintain separate databases.

(3) During the period of commitment the correctional agency has an obligation to administer a regime which will equip offenders to 'lead a good and useful life on discharge'.

(5) All correctional agencies have the obligation to maintain control over committed offenders.

The Oregon Department of Corrections is recognized nationally among correctional agencies for providing inmates with the cognitive, behavioral and job skills they need to become productive citizens.